Fujifilm Finepix HS20 EXR

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 25 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

17
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Cons:

Manual barrel zoom not ideal for movies, Sluggish autofocus, Relatively large and heavy, Poor High ISO quality at full 16MP resolution.
Image quality not staggering, slow Raw processing, no design update over HS10, EVF’s low resolution

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Last revision on April 11, 2013

Reviewers Didn't Like

Manual barrel zoom not ideal for movies, Sluggish autofocus, Relatively large and heavy, Poor High ISO quality at full 16MP resolution
Image quality not staggering, slow Raw processing, no design update over HS10, EVF’s low resolution

Expert reviews and ratings

The Fuji Finepix HS20 EXR is ta large superzoom with its footprint matching that of an entry-level D-SLR. Although this may be considered a turn-off to those looking for a more compact model, it does allow...

By Photo Answers on December 01, 2011

Attractive photos but less impressive videos, and the superb controls aren't accessible while photos are being saved...

By Expert Reviews on November 02, 2011

Good results at maximum zoom mark this camera out as a competent all-rounder...

By Computeractive on October 18, 2011

Whilst in truth the sharpness of the Fuji’s shots are not quite a match for an actual DSLR with some quality glass, achieving the breadth of the focal range here would be both physically impractical and financially impossible for many DSLR owners...

By T3 Magazine on October 01, 2011

Fujifilm makes some lofty claims about the FinePix HS20 in its product literature. Though it comes up short in some areas, good image quality and overall performance make it a nice ultrazoom...

By DigitalCameraReview on September 07, 2011

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR verdict The Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR is a 16 Megapixel Super-zoom with a 30x stabilised optical zoom and a 3 inch flip-up LCD screen. Announced in January 2011 it replaces the 10 Megapixel HS10 with a newly designed 16...

By Camera Labs on August 31, 2011

A solid performer with tons of different modes to play with and an excellent wide-angle zoom lens, the Fujifilm Finepix HS20EXR is a highly flexible bridge camera with plenty to offer photography...

By CNET UK on July 13, 2011

If you crave features with which to experiment, coupled with plenty of manual control and a compact DSLR-like shell, the Fuji FinePix HS20 is hard to beat. Though a little over £300 will buy you a basic digital SLR camera, it won’t be one...

By PC Advisor on July 12, 2011

On paper the HS20 looks to be an attractive proposition. The 30x zoom certainly appeals, as does the range of advanced shooting modes. However, it's important to bear in mind that despite its DSLR styling and dimensions the HS20 is essentially an...

By Trusted Reviews on July 06, 2011

Fujifilm's FinePix HS20 EXR replaces the 10-megapixel HS10 EXR at the top of the company's ultra-zoom line-up. It has the same 30x optical zoom lens, 3-inch adjustable monitor, manual controls, RAW support and Full HD video support as the...

By Photo Review Australia on July 01, 2011

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